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Post by teddymaker on Jul 18, 2006 23:44:33 GMT 10
Our Hydrangea bush is doing so well this year and I would like to save some of the blooms...I tried drying them in previous years but they lose their color...any one ever dry them and know how to save the color?  |
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Post by cara on Jul 19, 2006 9:03:53 GMT 10
Jayne,
Hydrangeas are very easy to dry. Just clip them from your bush when they are the colour you wish them to remain. I clip mine in different stages of colour except white.
Place enough water in a mason jar that will cover the stems about 2 inches. Sit them up and when that water evaporates they will be dried and ready for use.
They are very fragile, so take care when you use them. I spray my arrangements with hairspray to help hold them.
If I can help more just let me know.
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Post by braided-rug on Jul 19, 2006 10:15:04 GMT 10
Thanks Cara.
My auntie had them in the lounge and I adored them.
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Post by teddymaker on Jul 20, 2006 0:02:39 GMT 10
Thanks Cara!!!!!
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Post by cara on Jul 27, 2006 0:11:25 GMT 10
Jayne, did you dry your hydrangea. How did it turn out? Do you plan to make an arrangement with them? Can't wait to hear all about it.
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Post by teddymaker on Jul 27, 2006 0:20:42 GMT 10
No, I havent gotten to them yet  ..I need to hurry up cause they are turning brown |
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Post by cara on Jul 27, 2006 8:16:06 GMT 10
Jayne,
I just read an article that said you can also clip them in their very prettiest stage, before they start to brown and just tie them on a wreath and they will remain the colour as you cut them. I had trouble with them browning that way, so I used the mason jar with water and evaporation method and it worked much better for me.
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..I need to hurry up cause they are turning brown